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Exterior lighting: headlights
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2006 Volkswagen RabbitProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2013. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Power train
2Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Rabbit year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rabbit median. How we score
'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Rabbit owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2006 VW RABBIT, 2.5L, 5 CYL. HAS BEEN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IDLING, OVER AND OVER AGAIN SINCE BUYING THIS CAR BRAND NEW IN 2006. I PREFER NOT TO GIVE MY VIN # FOR CONFIDENTIALITY REASONS. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS POSTS ON FORUMS ONLINE, INCLUDING VW EMPLOYEES WHO OWN THE CAR AND CLAIM VW OF…
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT. MY 06 VW RABBIT HAS BEEN STALLING SINCE APPROX. THE SECOND MONTH THAT I HAD IT (BOUGHT 06/06). IN AUGUST 08 AFTER CONTINUALLY COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE MY CAR FIRST STARTED TO SPUTTER "LIKE THE TIMING WAS OFF" WHILE DRIVING (NOT THE FIRST TIME FOR SPUTTERING BUT IT…
MY 06 VW RABBIT (BOUGHT IN JUNE, PROBLEMS STARTED IN APPROX AUGUST) WILL STALL OR SPUTTER SPORADICALLY. THIS HAPPENS USUALLY WHEN WAITING AT A LIGHT, SITTING IN TRAFFIC, OR WHEN ABOUT TO TAKE OFF AND THE CAR IS IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED MONTHS APART AND SOMETIMES DAYS APART. IF THE CAR DOES NOT SHUT…
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